Program Overview

Master of Arts in Digital Humanities

The MA in Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary program in Media and Technology Studies. The Program integrates computational methods and theories with research and teaching in the Liberal Arts. It addresses the demand for Arts graduates, proficient in computing skills, to work either in the realm of humanities, social sciences, and fine arts research and teaching, or in various sectors of the digital economy.

Why Study This Program?

Students survey digital humanities and its underlying technologies as they are employed in disciplines such as history, literature, languages, cultural studies, philosophy, music, and visual arts. The aim is to show how computing enables and transforms research and teaching, and to impart technical knowledge through hands-on experience with creation, delivery, and analysis of electronic text and non-textual data and images.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum entrance requirements for the Digital Humanities Program and the area of specialization of the participating department. Where applicable, a minimum TOEFL score, determined by the participating department, will be required. Deadline for applications for those applying to participating departments in an area of specialization is December 1.

Areas of Specialization

The Master of Arts in Digital Humanities is offered with or without a specialization. Areas of specialization include:

• Anthropology
• Art and Design
• Drama
• East Asian Studies
• English and Film Studies
• Gender and Social Justice
• History and Classics
• Library and Information Studies
• Linguistics
• Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
• Music
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religious Studies
• Sociology

Program Requirements

The Digital Humanities Program and the School of Library and Information Studies offer an inter-faculty combined MA in Digital Humanities/MLIS that students can complete within three years. Students pursuing the joint degrees must take:

• 12 units in required Digital Humanities courses (DH 500, DH 510, DH 520, and DH 530)
• 6 units in Digital Humanities options
• 18 units in required Library and Information Studies courses (LIS 501, LIS 502, LIS 503, LIS 504, and LIS 505 and LIS 597)
• 9 units in LIS options Students must also complete a thesis. The students thesis committee shall normally include faculty members from both programs.

Courses

Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings, under the subject heading Digital Humanities (DH).

Tuition and Fees

Participating departments may consider applicants for graduate assistantships. Digital Humanities annually provides a limited number of graduate research assistantships. Graduate students are also eligible for various University fellowships and bursaries.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.

Delivery Mode and Program Type

• Delivery Mode: On Campus
• Program Type: Thesis Based
• Degree Level: Master's
• Faculty: Arts and Education